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Biography and portrait of George Wright on plaque
Description:
Closeup of plaque honoring George Wright's 1937 induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Text on plaque reads: "George Wright. Star of baseball's first professional team, the Cincinnati Red Stockings of 1869. Great shortstop and captain of champion Bostons in National League's pioneer years." Stamped on back: "Reproduced by Geo. Burke Photo, 847 Belmont Ave., Chicago, Ill." Typed on label on back: "George Wright, shortstop. New York Gothams, 1866; Washington Nationals, 1867; Morrisiania Unions, 1868; Cincinnati Reds, 1869-1870; Boston National Assoc., 1871-1875; Boston Nationals, 1876-1879; Mgr., Providence Nationals, 1879."
Details
Resource ID:
hr004029
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 photographic print ; 9.25 x 7 in.
Filing Location:
Photographs-Biography-Wright, George
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.